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Field notes from the operating side

Environmentalists to support oil and gas production...?
At a time where a growing number of people are, rightly so, interested in the preservation of our environment, a case is made for sustained production of oil and gas. According to the article, "environmentalists should welcome the transition from coal to natural gas and reconsider their infatuation with renewables and efforts to keep fossil fuels in the ground."
Read more here: https://www.usnews.com/opinion/economic-intelligence/articles/2018-01-10/leaving-fossil-fuels-like-oil-and-natural-gas-underground-makes-no-sense
Bigger is better.

After an extensive due diligence process conducted by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) and approval by the West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA), Axella has qualified as a Shipper on the WAGP.
This huge development for the company positions Axella to extend its gas advantage to identified customers in the neighboring West African countries with a target to deliver over 100 million standard cubic feet per day. Read more here https://www.proshareng.com/news/Oil---Gas/Axxela-Expands-Gas-Supply-Across-West-Af/37977
So you buy too?

Whilst Washington is doing everything it can to make it harder for Russia to export gas to Europe, it has come as a surprise to realize Russia actually supplies same gas to the US. Energy demand in the US has spiked due to extreme weather, causing a look to the international market. Read more here: http://m.dw.com/en/why-would-russia-be-selling-natural-gas-to-the-us/a-42102199
Hypocritically speaking...

It’s hard to believe but in this cold weather, oil is being used in England to produce 25 percent of electricity that natural gas usually provides. Oil, which is much more expensive and polluting than the gas it’s replacing. Read more here http://www.telegram.com/news/20180114/letter-worlds-most-expensive-gas-from-lack-of-pipeline-capacity
Australia's shot at first place

Australia is set to become the world's largest exporter of gas, based on reports. The report said Australia was likely to overtake Qatar as the biggest gas exporter, before the US assumes the mantle in the mid-2020’s. Read more here: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/australia-natural-gas-exports-growth-2019-2018-1